Experience, technology, training and teamwork

There’s no such thing as a “routine” procedure for a patient who’s scheduled for surgery. That’s why every patient and every procedure performed at our hospital receives the same unwavering attention to quality and safety.

You can put your trust in our experienced, board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists, specially trained nurses and other team members knowing that they successfully complete more than 12,000 diverse procedures each year and improve the quality of life of our patients.

Skilled in the most current, effective and minimally invasive surgical techniques using state-of-the-art technologies, our surgeons and their support teams devise and implement individualized treatment plans for every patient who chooses HackensackUMC Mountainside. With more than 200 surgeons on staff, we have the expertise, experience and talent to meet nearly every surgical need in our community.

Whether you are having an elective procedure or a potentially life-saving surgery we are here for you.

Our distinguished surgeons have special expertise in these fields of medicine:

Bariatrics

Dentistry

Ear, Nose and Throat

General surgery

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Neurosurgery

Ophthalmology

Orthopedics

Plastic Surgery

Podiatry

Spine

Thoracic

Urology

Vascular

Sophisticated, Comprehensive Resources

HackensackUMC Mountainside has made significant investments in the latest technology and equipment to ensure that our surgical team and our patients have access to the best resources. Our Surgical Services Unit includes a Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Unit that provides pre-surgery nursing support and answers to patient questions; nine operating room suites and four endoscopy suites equipped, a high-tech navigation system for MRI-guided surgery and high-definition video monitors; two large same-day nursing units; a fully equipped post-anesthesia care unit (PACU); and spacious, comfortable family waiting rooms

Extraordinary Nursing Care & Patient Support

Our surgical team includes dedicated, specially trained nurses, the majority of whom are certified in their respective surgical specialties, as well as certified surgical technicians, physician assistants and surgical assistants who all play an important role in patient care.

All of our patients are educated about their surgery, admitted and discharged by a registered nurse and we believe that one-on-one nurse support makes a difference, affording our patients greater peace of mind and contributing to their successful outcomes.